WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
317 BLAIR PIKE, Peru, IN 46970
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Compares
WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Peru, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.6%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 35% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Peru, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (148% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.8% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE with other nursing homes in Peru.
How is WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 13.8% here versus 22.5% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 35% occupancy across 130 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WATERS OF PERU SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Peru
Peru sits in Miami County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,202 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $50,616
- Median home value
- $91,100
Demographics for Miami County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Peru.
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